# DeviantArt Search Scraper (`powerai/deviantart-search-scraper`) Actor Search and discover artwork on DeviantArt with comprehensive metadata extraction including titles, artist information, thumbnails, and direct links. - **URL**: https://apify.com/powerai/deviantart-search-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [PowerAI](https://apify.com/powerai) (community) - **Categories:** AI, Social media, Other - **Stats:** 17 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $4.99 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## DeviantArt Search Scraper This actor enables you to search and discover artwork on DeviantArt by providing a search URL. It automatically handles pagination and extracts comprehensive artwork information including titles, artist details, thumbnails, and direct links to the original pieces. ### Features - **URL-based Search:** Discover artwork by providing a complete DeviantArt search URL - **Automatic Pagination:** Automatically navigates through search result pages until reaching the end or max items limit - **Rich Artwork Metadata:** Extract detailed information about each artwork including: - Artwork title and description - Direct URL to the original artwork - High-quality thumbnail images - Artist name and profile URL - Artist avatar images - **Smart Discovery:** Find artwork across various categories, styles, and mediums - **Unlimited Potential:** Perfect for art research, inspiration gathering, market analysis, and creative projects ### Input Parameters | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | `searchUrl` | string | Yes | Complete DeviantArt search URL to scrape | | `maxItems` | integer | No | Maximum number of artwork results to fetch | ### Output The output is a list of artwork objects, each containing: - `searchUrl`: The original search URL used - `artUrl`: Direct URL to the artwork page - `title`: Title of the artwork - `thumbnailUrl`: URL of the artwork thumbnail image - `artistName`: Name of the artist - `artistUrl`: URL to the artist's DeviantArt profile - `avatarUrl`: URL of the artist's avatar image - `scrapedAt`: Timestamp of when the artwork was scraped Example output: ```json [ { "searchUrl": "https://www.deviantart.com/search?q=ai", "artUrl": "https://www.deviantart.com/suicideemoji/art/The-Liminal-Cardinal-Conceptual-Abstract-1293889429", "title": "The Liminal Cardinal Conceptual Abstract", "thumbnailUrl": "https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/e18a5f7c-a7f9-4f95-a498-d35c8b656e96/dlecj", "artistName": "SUICIDEEMOJI", "artistUrl": "https://www.deviantart.com/suicideemoji", "avatarUrl": "https://a.deviantart.net/avatars-big/s/u/suicideemoji.jpg?4", "scrapedAt": "2025-02-05T10:30:00.000Z" }, ... ] ```` ### Use Cases - Art research and inspiration gathering - Market analysis and trend identification - Creative project reference collection - Artist portfolio exploration - Design resource collection - Art community analysis ### Notes - Results are automatically paginated until reaching the end or max items limit - The actor includes random delays between actions to avoid rate limiting - All extracted URLs are absolute and ready to use - Thumbnails are optimized for preview and reference purposes *** **Start discovering amazing artwork on DeviantArt today!** # Actor input Schema ## `searchUrl` (type: `string`): The complete DeviantArt search URL to scrape ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of artwork results to fetch ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Proxy settings for the actor ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchUrl": "https://www.deviantart.com/search?q=ai", "maxItems": 50, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchUrl": "https://www.deviantart.com/search?q=ai", "maxItems": 50 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("powerai/deviantart-search-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "searchUrl": "https://www.deviantart.com/search?q=ai", "maxItems": 50, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("powerai/deviantart-search-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "searchUrl": "https://www.deviantart.com/search?q=ai", "maxItems": 50 }' | apify call powerai/deviantart-search-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=powerai/deviantart-search-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "DeviantArt Search Scraper", "description": "Search and discover artwork on DeviantArt with comprehensive metadata extraction including titles, artist information, thumbnails, and direct links.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "KJsxk6fo1VlbZUxdN" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/powerai~deviantart-search-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-powerai-deviantart-search-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/powerai~deviantart-search-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-powerai-deviantart-search-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/powerai~deviantart-search-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-powerai-deviantart-search-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "searchUrl" ], "properties": { "searchUrl": { "title": "Search URL", "minLength": 1, "type": "string", "description": "The complete DeviantArt search URL to scrape", "default": "https://www.deviantart.com/search?q=ai" }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max Items", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 10000, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of artwork results to fetch", "default": 50 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Proxy settings for the actor", "default": { "useApifyProxy": false, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```